Fr. Bernard Lynch
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Fr. Bernard Lynch
Roman Catholic
London, England
1982
Founded first pastoral AIDS Ministry in the city with Dignity New York.
1986
Testified before NYC council for successful passage of Intro 2, protecting LGBTQ people in jobs and housing.
1987
Exiled to the Vatican.
1988
Former student manipulated by Archdiocese of New York and the FBI to falsely accuse me of abuse. Went to trial in the Bronx Supreme Court and was found not guilty and innocent of all charges by Judge Burton Roberts on April 21, 1989.
1992
Moved to London, England, continuing work with LGBTQ people, especially those with HIV/AIDS. Met life partner Billy Desmond.
2011
Pope visits the UK. Outside Number 10 Downing Street, I respectfully asked Pope Benedict to apologize to LGBTQ people for harm done by Catholic teaching.
2012
Suspended from SMA Order after 47 years as priest.
Deo Gratias.
Roman Catholic
London, England
1982
Founded first pastoral AIDS Ministry in the city with Dignity New York.
1986
Testified before NYC council for successful passage of Intro 2, protecting LGBTQ people in jobs and housing.
1987
Exiled to the Vatican.
1988
Former student manipulated by Archdiocese of New York and the FBI to falsely accuse me of abuse. Went to trial in the Bronx Supreme Court and was found not guilty and innocent of all charges by Judge Burton Roberts on April 21, 1989.
1992
Moved to London, England, continuing work with LGBTQ people, especially those with HIV/AIDS. Met life partner Billy Desmond.
2011
Pope visits the UK. Outside Number 10 Downing Street, I respectfully asked Pope Benedict to apologize to LGBTQ people for harm done by Catholic teaching.
2012
Suspended from SMA Order after 47 years as priest.
Deo Gratias.
Contribution Story
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Archival Record
Stole Number: 1191
Honoree(s): Fr. Bernard Lynch
Donor(s): Fr. Bernard Lynch
Geography: London, (England)
Faith Tradition: Roman Catholic Church
Donation Date: 2013
Citation
“Fr. Bernard Lynch,” LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed April 25, 2024, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/items/show/1105.